Ramses Barden On Raiders' Radar

A lot of the RAIDER NATION think we need to draft Michael Crabtree in the upcoming NFL Draft. I have nothing against Crabtree as I think he will be an outstanding player in the NFL. I just think our No. 7 overall pick should be used to address our poor rushing defense or lack of a pass rush.

With that said, I was pleased to find out that my beloved Raiders are targeting Cal Poly WR Ramses Barden. So far they have interviewed him at the Senior Bowl, the NFL Combine, and his pro day.

Raiders WR Coach Sanjay Lal has also been reported to have been in contact with him several times. 

He didn't wow anybody at the NFL Combine in the 40 but put up a very strong 17 reps of 225 lbs. He likely caught Al's eye when he ran a 4.48, 40-yard dash at his Pro Day workout. 

Barden is a big play WR as he caught a 25+ yard pass in every game in 2008.  After four years at Cal Poly his numbers are 206 REC-4,203 Yards-50 TDS. He came on very strong as a Junior hauling in 57 passes for 1,467 yards, 25.7 ypc, and 18 TDs.

In his Senior year he caught another 18 TDs with 67 receptions for 1,257 yards. 

Just for comparison, these are Crabtree's and Barden's stats over the last two years:

Crabtree  REC 231,  Yards 3,127,  41 TDS

Barden    REC 124,  Yards 2,742,   36 TDS

With BJ Raji's trouble, he just might slip to us at No. 7. He would instantly improve our Run Defense. We could also very well use Brian Orakpo's ability to get to the QB. He is a beast off the LOS and would team up well with Trevor Scott on the other side. 

What do you think? Should we go defense in the first round and then Ramses Barden in the second round? Or should we take Crabtree or Maclin in the first, then go defense?

Your opinion will be appreciated.  

RAIDERS4LIFE!!!!